ESP NISSAN GT-R 2015 R35 Owner's Manual
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Washing
Hand wash the vehicle for best results. �fark the
vehicle in a cool, shaded area, out of direct
sunlight. �bead these procedures and gather the
necessary equipment and supplies before
washing the vehicle.
Equipment/Supplies:
.Vehicle soap specifically made for matte
paint
. Microfiber cloth
. Chamois cloth, for drying
. Two buckets with grit guards or dirt separa-
tors (available at many automotive supply or
detaining supply sources) .
1. Clean the wheels.
.Use a product specifically formulated to
clean wheels.
.Do not get any wheel cleaner on the
paint. Immediately wash and rinse the
paint if any wheel clear contacts the
paint.
.Do not use the same cleaning materials
to clean the wheels and paint.
2. Fill the buckets.
.Fill one bucket (with dirt separator grid at
the bottom) with vehicle soap specifically
made for matte paint and water. Follow the soap manufacturer’s instructions.
.Fill the second bucket with clean water
for rinsing the wash cloth.
.Always rinse the wash cloth in the clean
water before putting the wash cloth into
the cleaning solution.
3. Inspect the car for areas with heavy soiling or spots and, if necessary, treat these areas
first, before washing the entire vehicle.
4. �bemove large pieces of dirt by spraying the vehicle with a hose.
5. Soak the wash cloth in the soap solution and wash the vehicle lightly. Work in small
sections from the bottom of the vehicle to
the top.
.Wash a section then rinse the soapy
section of the vehicle completely before
starting another section.
.Keep the clean sections of the vehicle
wet as the remaining sections are com-
pleted.
6. Use a clean damp chamois to dry the vehicle before it air dries. If the undried surfaces
start to air dry, redampen those areas.
.Do not allow surface to air dry. Air drying
allows water spots to form.
WASHING
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and
plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
NOTICE
. Do not use an automatic car wash.
The rear spoiler may be damaged.
. Do not use car washes that use acid
in the detergent. Some car washes,
especially brushless ones, use some
acid for cleaning. The acid may react
with some plastic vehicle compo-
nents, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and
also could cause them not to func-
tion properly. Always check with
your car wash to confirm that acid
is not used.
. Do not wash the vehicle with strong
household soap, strong chemical
detergents, gasoline or solvents.
. Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or while the vehicle body is
hot, as the surface may become
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UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned re\fularly. This will
pre\bent dirt and salt from buildin\f up and
causin\f the acceleration of corrosion on the
underbody and suspension. Before the winter
period and a\fain in the sprin\f, the underseal
must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use \flass cleaner to remo\be smoke and dust
film from the \flass surfaces. It is normal for \flass
to become coated with a film after the \behicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remo\be this film.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could da-
mage the electrical conductors, radio
antenna elements or rear window
defroster elements.
WHEELS
Wash the wheels when washin\f the \behicle to
maintain their appearance.
.Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is chan\fed or the underside of the
\behicle is washed.
. Inspect wheel rims re\fularly for dents or
corrosion. Such dama\fe may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
. NISSAN recommends that the road wheels
be waxed to protect a\fainst road salt in
areas where it is used durin\f winter.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners when
washing the wheels.
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash re\fularly with a spon\fe dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially durin\f winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not remo\bed.
The dark chrome coat wheel is specially coated
to a distincti\be color. It may discolor to black
dependin\f on stora\fe conditions. If only one
wheel is chan\fed, it may be different color with other wheels. If the wheel is chan\fed, consult
with a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer.
NOTICE
Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:
.
Do not use a cleaner that uses
strong acid or alkali contents to
clean the wheels.
. Do not apply wheel cleaners to the
wheels when they are hot. The
wheel temperature should be the
same as ambient temperature.
. Rinse the wheel to completely re-
move the cleaner within 15 minutes
after the cleaner is applied.
CHROME PARTS
Clean chrome parts re\fularly with a non-
abrasi\be chrome polish to maintain the finish.
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WARNING
Do not allow wet seat belts to roll up in
the retractor. NEVER use bleach, dye, or
chemical solvents to clean the seat
belts, since these materials may se-
verely weaken the seat belt webbing.
Cleaning the power window finisher
Moisten a soft cloth with neutral detergent and
wipe off the dirt on the power window finisher
*1.
\ffter wiping off the dirt, soak a cloth with water
and wring it out thoroughly, then wipe off the
neutral detergent.
NOTICE
Some cleaners may cause the paint to
peel or cause spots to occur. If using a
cleaner, consult with a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer.
MOST COMMON FACTORS CON-
TRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORRO-
SION
. \bhe accumulation of moisture-retaining\. dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
. Damage to paint and other protective coat-
ings caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN-
FLUENCE THE RATE OF CORRO-
SION
Moisture
\fccumulation of sand, dirt and water on the
vehicle body underside can accelerate corro-
sion. Wet floor coverings will not dry completely
inside the vehicle, and should be removed for
drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high
relative humidity, especially those areas where
the temperatures stay above freezing where
atmospheric pollution exists, or where road salt
is used.
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CORROSION PROTECTION
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Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is
essential to maintain your vehicle good mechan-
ical condition�f as well as its emission and engine
performance�b
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that
the scheduled maintenance�f as well as general
maintenance�f is performed�b
As the vehicle owner�f you are the only one who
can ensure that your vehicle receives the proper
maintenance care�b You are a vital link in the
maintenance chain�b
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For your convenience�f both required and op-
tional scheduled maintenance items are de-
scribed and listed in your NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide�b You must refer to that guide
to ensure that necessary maintenance is per-
formed on your vehicle at regular intervals�b
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal day-
to-day operation�b They are essential for proper
vehicle operation�b It is your responsibility to
perform these procedures regularly as pre-
scribed�b
Performing general maintenance checks re-
quires minimal mechanical skill and only a fewgeneral automotive tools�b
These checks or inspections can be done by
yourself�f a qualified technician or�f if you prefer�f a
GT-R certified NISSAN dealer�b
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
GT-R certified NISSAN dealers are required to
have additional training and equipment and are
the only NISSAN dealers authorized to perform
warranty work on key vehicle performance
systems such as engine�f transmission�f suspen-
sion and brakes�b
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction�f have the systems
checked and serviced by a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer�b
NISSAN technicians are well-trained specialists
and are kept up to date with the latest service
information through technical bulletins�f service
tips�f and in-dealer information systems�b They are
completely qualified to work on NISSAN vehi-
cles
before work begins�b
You can be confident that a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer’s service department performs
the best job to meet the maintenance require-
ments on your vehicle�b
To find a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer near
you�f call 1-866-668-1GTR in the US or 1-800- 387-0122 in Canada�f or go to www�b gtrnissan�b
com/�b
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-3
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT
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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and a\f\flythe \farking brake.
\b. Run the engine until it reaches o\ferating tem\ferature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait at least 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan before checking the oil.
4. Remove the di\fstick and wi\fe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the di\fstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range
*1. If the
oil level is below
*2, remove the oil filler ca\f and \four recommended oil through the
o\fening.
Do not overfill
*3.
6. Recheck oil level with the di\fstick.
NOTE:
. It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the
severity of operating conditions. More
engine oil is consumed by frequent
acceleration/deceleration especially
when the engine rpm is high. If your
rate of oil consumption increases sud-
denly or without explanation, NISSAN
recommends that you have your vehicle
inspected by a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer.
. When the vehicle is delivered, the
engine oil is set to 0.39 in (10 mm)
below the H mark for optimal high
performance driving. The engine oil can
be filled up to the H mark if perfor-
mance driving is not engaged.NOTICE
.Mobil 1 (0W-40) (100% synthetic) is
the factory fill oil. The VR38 engine
with its plasma-sprayed bores was
developed using this oil. NISSAN
cannot ensure proper engine opera-
tion and durability if other 0W-40
synthetic oil is used. If Mobil 1 (0W-
40) is not available, Mobil 1 (10W-
40) (100% synthetic) may be used;
however, some performance loss
may be noticed.
. Oil level should be checked regu-
larly. Operating the engine with an
insufficient amount of oil can da-
mage the engine. See the 2015
NISSAN GT-R Warranty Information
Booklet for details including applic-
able exclusions.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-13
ENGINE OIL
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8-24Maintenance and do-it-yourself
dry road, especially after was�fing t�fe ve�ficle or
driving in rain�b Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN
dealer if t�fe noise and vibration continue�b
Frequent �fard braking may cause scorc�fing of
t�fe brake pads�b T�fis will require t�fe brake pads
to be replaced, even if t�fe wear limit �fas not
been reac�fed�b Have t�fe brake pads and disc
rotors inspected at t�fe regular ve�ficle inspec-
tions�b
For more details, contact a GT-R certified
NISSAN dealer�b
REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS
NISSAN generally recommends to replace all
four sets of brake pads and disc rotors at t�fe
same time to maintain maximum brake perfor-
mance�b
However, replacing only t�fe brake pads may be
allowed in some cases (four w�feels or only front
w�feels depending on t�fe conditions) �b A GT-R
certified tec�fnician must inspect t�fe ve�ficle and
determine t�fat only t�fe brake pads need to be
replaced�b In t�fis case, replacing all brake pads
and disc rotors as a set is not necessary�b
Note t�fat t�fe replacement of brake pads and t�fe
disc rotors as a set on all four w�feels s�fould be
performed w�fen a GT-R certified tec�fnician
determines t�fat t�fis is t�fe correct repair�bIf t�fe inside of t�fe disc rotors are cold during t�fe
winter and t�fe surface becomes �fot due to a
�feavy force being applied repeatedly to t�fe
brakes, cracks may occur near t�fe coolant �fole
on t�fe surface of t�fe disc rotor�b Cracks may also
occur due to a �feavy force being repeatedly
applied to t�fe brakes during �fig�f performance
driving�b In t�fese cases it may be necessary to
replace t�fe disc rotors or brake pads depending
on t�fe condition of t�fe crack�b Contact a GT-R
certified NISSAN dealer for replacement�b
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on
the fuse box cover. This could damage
the electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
c�feck for an open fuse�b
1�b Be sure t�fe ignition switc�f is pus�fed to t�fe OFF or LOCK position and t�fe �feadlig�ft
switc�f is turned to OFF�b
FUSES